Challenge odd prices.

If you think a spare or repair part is priced too high, DoD and the Army want you to challenge it.

At worst, the price will stay the same. But you might be able to save your unit and lots of others a fair heap of change.

Price challenges can be submitted online through either the Logistics Support Activity's Logistics Integrated Data Base (LIDB) or its Weblog website.

To use the price challenge form in LIDB, you must have a 128-bit encryption enabled browser such as Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer v. 5.5 or 6.0. A LOGONID and password are required for LIDB and Weblog.

You can download either browser by going to the LOGSA web site at: http://weblog.logsa.army.mil/browser_requir.htm

To get a LOGONID and password, go to the System Access Request (SAR) located at the top of the screen on the LOGSA Weblog web site and follow the instructions. Be sure to request access to both LIDB and Weblog.

SAR registration for LIDB gets you the CD needed to gain access.

You can access Price Challenge through the Item section of Weblog at: http://weblog.logsa.army.mil

Select the Price Challenge Form under the Logistics Data Management Section. Complete the form and submit it.

If you use LIDB to submit a price challenge, you need to periodically return to LIDB's Price Challenge to get the source of supply response to your challenge.

The LOGSA help desk is ready to help if you have problems getting into the system. Call them at DSN 645-7716 or [phone] or email: [e-mail].

A GUIDE FOR SOLDIERS

PRICE CHALLENNGE

* Used to report unrealistic prices for spare or repair parts

* Review Source of Supply responses

* Available to soldiers and DA civilians

* Intended to reduce waste and fraud in acquisitions